Founding Members
CHEF MARK'S KITCHEN
Chef Mark Alan’s Finishing & Flavoring Sauces, Hand-Selected Seasoning Blends and Instant Sauce / Gravy Mixes. "Simple Solutions for Flavorful Food!" tm
Mark Mollentine - owner (President - KCFA)
TALL GRASS TOFFEE
Assorted hand-made toffee products, granola toffee and toffee gift baskets. Incredible tasting!
Randy Webb - owner (Vice President - KCFA)
COPPERLEAF GOURMET
Seasoning blends, pepper jellies, BBQ sauce, dip mixes. Simply Sensational! Available online and in retail stores in 32 states. Karen Sue Carlson - owner
(KCFA Brand Marketing Manager)
NINA'S FINE FOODS
Simply the world's best cheesecake dips and cheesecake fondue. Who doesn't love cheesecake? Three exceptional salad dressings too! Nina Ward - owner (Treasurer - KCFA) www.NinasFineFoods.com
SOY-ZEN-ZAY
All natural, delicious & nutritious edamame soybean dips and food products. A family owned & operated business in Shawnee, KS since 2004. Owners - Dean & Anne Panovich www.SoyZenZay.com
Members ListingFIREBUG BBQ
Two award winning sauces and an exceptional rib rub. Sauces born out of the love for BBQ. Family owned and operated. Shannon Kimball-owner. ww.FireBugKC.com
DODGE CITY BEEF
From our ranch to your table. No dyes, additives, preservatives, or synthetic growth hormones are used. Our certified Angus beef are dry aged for taste and tenderness. Visit our retail store in Shawnee, KS Heidi Hullman-Davis - owner. (KCFA social media manager)
RABBIT CREEK MIXES
Kansas business women of the year (1995) Donna Cook insists that Rabbit Creek has the highest standard of product taste and value, plus the best customer service in the business! Her over 350 different mixes include dips, bagel spreads, soups, quick breads, beer spreads, brownies, desserts, scone mixes and children baking items.www.RabbitCreekGourmet.com
BE FREE BAKERS
Be Free Bakers offers delicious, all natural, gluten-free, nut-free & vegan baked goods and mixes that are artisan in nature. All products are made with care for the environment, using whole grain, fair trade and organic ingredients. We are family owned and operated. Jennifer Ward - owner. ww.BeFreeBakers.com
COOKING CONNECTIONS includes a gourmet line of cookies and confections, including our decadent Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Our most popular cookies include the Fat Boy Chocolate Chip Cookie, our Disco Sugar Cookies and our newest product - Wundervoll Pretzel Bread. All of our confections are hand-dipped and decorated with exceptional chocolate. We sell gift baskets, gift boxes and towers over-stuffed with our products. Debbie Lindsey Kraft - owner www.cookingconnectionsonline.com
SCHENKER FAMILY FARMS is located in the heart of Southeast Kansas. Kevin and Cherie Schenker, together with their children carry on the family farm started at the turn of the 20th century by Cherie's great-grandfather. They are committed to being good stewards of the land and the bounty it provides. They sell beef, pork and lamb products along with honey. Look for thier products in area grocery and specialty food stores.www.SchenkerFarms.com
SAVORY ADDICTIONS is a unique blend of small batch artisan nuts that have been seasoned
and smoked over real wood for the most sophisticated of palettes. Each batch has an addictive combination of Sweet, Savory and Smokey. It's "the addiction you can live with." Craig & Gay Jones - owners www.SavoryAddictions.com
GRILL SIDE BBQ - If you like barbeque, you'll love Grill Side Barbeque Sauce. It started as a homemade sauce for family gatherings. When demand for the special sauce became overwhelming, it was time to go public. All-natural and made with high quality ingredients. Grill Side is great on meat, vegetables or anything that needs some zing! www.GrillSideBBQ.com
Members
SIFERS VALOMILK CANDY COMPANY
Delicious memories of the creamy marshmallow centered milk chocolate cups continue to be crafted by Russ Sifers, the fourth-generation of Valomilk producers. Available all throughout the country, but proudly made in KC! Russ Sifers - President. www.VALOMILK.com
TOTTA SAUSAGE COMPANY
The original recipe brought from Italy and made by the Totta family since 1923! NO fillers, added water or preservatives. Made with the leanest, highest quality pork it's "YUM-ISSIMO" Available in grocery stores and restaurants. Anthony & Vince Totta - owners www.TottaSausage.com
ZIM'S BUFSAS STYLE HOT SAUCE
A blend of inspirations from KC and Buffalo, NY. my hometown. The marriage of vinegar & molasses based BBQ, with a hint of cilantro, basil and cayenne pepper sauce is the foundation, accented by sesame seeds. Created for chicken wings, the sauce takes on a different persona on pulled pork, eggs, shrimp & tofu. Todd & Janet Zimmer - owners (KCFA product photographer) www.Zims-Sauces.com
NUT NATION
Nut Nation Seasoned and Smoked Pistachios are all natural with no additives, preservatives, or food coloring. They are low in sodium and also, gluten free. We offer four tasty flavors: Original Zesty Garlic, Curry Mango, Parmesan Ranch and Sweet Mesquite. All different, all delicious. Kathryn Prather - owner. www.NutNation.net
JANS ORGANIC WORLD
Our product line includes Salsas, BBQ sauces, Pasta Sauces and Salad Dressings. All contain flax seed, an excelent source for Omega-3. They are all gluten free with NO preservatives. Our dressings have a robust flavor as we add NO water. Also, several of our products are low in sodium. Janice & Jerry Weaver: owners. www.JansOrganicWorld.com
MISSOURI NORTHERN PECAN GROWERSis a cooperative of five pecan growers in the Nevada, MO area. We also purchase pecans from 50 local area growers to meet demand and support this local product. We are committed to providing each and every customer with the freshest, most flavorful nuts and candies. Every pecan product we sell is the finest and is fully guaranteed or your money back. Available directly online or at many area retailers. Joe Wilson - www.MoPecans.com
LIL' SMOKERS started as family BBQ team and continues to compete on the KCBS competition circuit. Our sauces and rubs reflect our passion for competition BBQ and our commitment to keep things pure, simple, all natural, and most importantly, tasty. Be sure to check out our website for recipes, competition dates, product descriptions, and to purchase products. www.LilSmokers.com
